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Frederick County authorities seek ‘person of interest’ in Middletown shooting death

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The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim and a “person of interest” being sought for questioning regarding the shooting death in the Middletown McDonald’s parking lot in the early morning hours of October 27th.

The 41-year-old victim is now identified as Keith Tolson.

A person of interest being sought for questioning in Tolson’s death is Jonathan Daniel Mihokovich. The public is advised not to approach Mihokovich if encountered. Rather, call 911 or contact local law enforcement concerning Mihokovich’s whereabouts.

Mihokovich has four current warrants, three drug-related and one for failure to appear.

Above, security video of suspect; below, security footage of suspect vehicle identified as a Ford F-150 extended cab pickup. ‘Person of Interest’ Jonathan Mihokovich should NOT be approached. Call 911 or local law enforcement if spot or have information on whereabouts. Photos FCSO

Tolson was last seen running from the Liberty gas station across Reliance Road towards the McDonald’s restaurant and Econo Lodge hotel. Video evidence shows a pickup truck almost strike and then pursue the victim off the lot and out of camera frame. Shortly afterwards, witnesses report hearing two gunshots and called 9-1-1.

(Info from a release and source information)

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